This ESC Level 2 Certified course develops the knowledge needed to investigate damp, mould and condensation in social, private rented and owner-occupied housing.
Raise your awareness of building pathology while developing your understanding of moisture behaviour, housing construction, legal responsibilities and structured, evidence-based investigation.
This course is delivered on demand through approximately seven hours of structured online learning. Short knowledge checks throughout help reinforce the subject areas covered.
Access the course online and work through the Level 2 residential content at your own pace.
Complete short checks as you progress and gain 7 hours of CPD on successful completion.
The course explains damp, mould and condensation mechanisms, moisture behaviour in housing and the building pathology principles that support effective investigation.
It connects housing construction, investigation techniques, root cause analysis and legal responsibilities with structured, evidence-based decision making.
The course begins with essential introductory materials and progresses through four structured units covering moisture risks, inspection, conclusions, reporting and implementation. Short knowledge checks throughout the course help reinforce your understanding as you progress.
This course is designed for technical staff and property professionals who investigate damp, mould and condensation across social, private rented and owner-occupied housing.
Contact us to discuss group bookings or practical training for your organisation.
Professor John Edwards
MA, DipBldgCons, CEnv, FCIOB, FRICS, IHBC
Professor John Edwards brings decades of professional and technical experience in building pathology, moisture investigation, retrofit and conservation to ESC Learning's damp, mould and condensation training.
Professor Edwards is a practising independent surveyor and Director of Edwards Hart Consultants. He began defect investigation, including moisture analysis and monitoring, in 1981, and his experience in sustainable refurbishment and energy-efficiency retrofit spans thousands of buildings.
He has helped develop industry best practice through research, standards and guidance, and serves on expert panels and BSI committees that help shape professional and technical standards within the built environment.
Find out more about Professor John EdwardsResidential Buildings is one of two building-specific Level 2 routes within a structured journey from basic awareness through to advanced investigation.
Get 12 months free access. The ESC Hub is our online knowledge centre for damp, mould, condensation and building pathology. It gives you technical guidance, standards, references, legal and regulatory updates, investigation support and practical resources beyond what can be covered within the course.
This means learning can continue after formal study, helping you keep your knowledge current and apply it with greater confidence in real buildings.
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